First Impression 03 262

[Ytmsn]

Yes it is!

[ph2ocraft]

Thanks
I’m actually going to move the skis on the right further back in the slip and then fill the entire forward Area with decking so I have a platform for tables and chairs on the water.
When I get my 40 footer (never), I’ll just remove the decking and put in another lift.

[ph2ocraft]

Cleaned the lift today and next weekend I’ll paint any rust showing from the cleaning.

All ready to lift.. !! My Hoist is a hydro-hoist also.. seems to be cad plated.. Are you seeing rust in certain areas?

Yes,it’s cad plated but there are some areas by the connecting hardware and parts of the band which had rust spots. Thevrust didn’t harm the galvanized material but it’s starting so figured I’ll treat and paint while I have it up and dry.

[AsLan7]

Thanks
I’m actually going to move the skis on the right further back in the slip and then fill the entire forward Area with decking so I have a platform for tables and chairs on the water.
When I get my 40 footer (never), I’ll just remove the decking and put in another lift.

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Did I mention that you and Ytmsn are my two favorite fellow 262 owner’s. .

[liquid]

Welcome PH. I'm hoping it's props. Let's see a pic of those bad boys.

Really nice lift set up. I love those hydros.

[thunder550]

2. Steering wheel is crooked and it drives me crazy.

My '95 252 and my dad's '98 252 were both off center, wheel was turned probably 45-60 degrees to the left when the boat was going straight. His was like that since new, and since mine is identical I think some were just like that. Fixed it when I replaced the wheel with aftermarket.

Beautiful boat BTW, and I'm super impressed (and jealous) of your slip setup. Nice!!

[Cobalt262]

For a 13 year old boat I’m thrilled with how well she looks inside and out. Absolute quality throughout other than the plastic cup holders.
I changed those out to stainless today, so, so much nicer.

Ph2oCobalt,
Those stainless steel cup holders really dress it up nice. I definitely have to do that to mine! What brand/make did you end up going with? Thanks

[Ytmsn]

Thanks
I’m actually going to move the skis on the right further back in the slip and then fill the entire forward Area with decking so I have a platform for tables and chairs on the water.
When I get my 40 footer (never), I’ll just remove the decking and put in another lift.

.
Did I mention that you and Ytmsn are my two favorite fellow 262 owner’s. .

Hey now! What about Cobalt262? He needs some love too!

And I definitely have lift envy! I'm headed back to the lake on Feb 9th. I'm hoping they have started construction of the new slips by then. I should be getting a new slip and lift this spring and I'm thinking of having them install the long arm version so I can back into my slip. It sure would make it nice when it comes to boarding and putting the cover back on. We'll see..

[AsLan7]

Hey now! What about Cobalt262? He needs some love too!

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You’re right Ytmsn! How can I forget.....Especially since his boat loving daughter is the same age as my daughter ...& she also loves boating! They could be best friends.

Ok you guys are definitely my top three 260 series friends.

[liquid]

Thanks
I’m actually going to move the skis on the right further back in the slip and then fill the entire forward Area with decking so I have a platform for tables and chairs on the water.
When I get my 40 footer (never), I’ll just remove the decking and put in another lift.

.
Did I mention that you and Ytmsn are my two favorite fellow 262 owner’s. .

Hey now! What about Cobalt262? He needs some love too!

And I definitely have lift envy! I'm headed back to the lake on Feb 9th. I'm hoping they have started construction of the new slips by then. I should be getting a new slip and lift this spring and I'm thinking of having them install the long arm version so I can back into my slip. It sure would make it nice when it comes to boarding and putting the cover back on. We'll see..

Backing in? You fancy.

[Cobalt262]

Hey now! What about Cobalt262? He needs some love too!

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You’re right Ytmsn! How can I forget.....Especially since his boat loving daughter is the same age as my daughter ...& she also loves boating! They could be best friends.

Ok you guys are definitely my top three 260 series friends.

Wow! I'm really feel'n the love here!

Thanks guys.

And my daughter thanks you too!

[ph2ocraft]

Thanks
I’m actually going to move the skis on the right further back in the slip and then fill the entire forward Area with decking so I have a platform for tables and chairs on the water.
When I get my 40 footer (never), I’ll just remove the decking and put in another lift.

.
Did I mention that you and Ytmsn are my two favorite fellow 262 owner’s. .

Because we’re picky lol

[ph2ocraft]

Welcome PH. I'm hoping it's props. Let's see a pic of those bad boys.

Really nice lift set up. I love those hydros.

Thanks liquid
Not that’s it out of the water and on the lift, I’ll get photos:-)

[ph2ocraft]

2. Steering wheel is crooked and it drives me crazy.

My '95 252 and my dad's '98 252 were both off center, wheel was turned probably 45-60 degrees to the left when the boat was going straight. His was like that since new, and since mine is identical I think some were just like that. Fixed it when I replaced the wheel with aftermarket.

Beautiful boat BTW, and I'm super impressed (and jealous) of your slip setup. Nice!!

I got lucky and reclocked the steering wheel, small adjustment at the rear and bam, straight:-)

[ph2ocraft]

For a 13 year old boat I’m thrilled with how well she looks inside and out. Absolute quality throughout other than the plastic cup holders.
I changed those out to stainless today, so, so much nicer.

Ph2oCobalt,
Those stainless steel cup holders really dress it up nice. I definitely have to do that to mine! What brand/make did you end up going with? Thanks

Unfortunately I’m not sure.
I didn’t like the style available from amazon etc as the top ring sits flat on the surface.
The little imperfections in the plastic and vynil doesn’t allow the edge to sit flush-it bothered me. A couple days later I observed the stainless cup holders in my recliner from Macy’s was crowned and no matter the imperfection in materials the cup holder seals perfectly at the outer edge.
This also allowed me to put a few dabs of silicone between the cup holder and mating surface.
Perfect fit.